Associated British Foods plc operates within the Women's clothing stores sector. In addition to historical fundamental analyses, the complete report available to purchase compares Associated British Foods plc with three other apparel stores in Europe: Kering of France (2018 sales of 13.67 billion Euro [US$15.13 billion] of which 61% was Gucci Group), Industria de Diseno Textil SA of Spain (25.34 billion Euro [US$28.06 billion] of which 66% was Zara), and H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB which is based in Sweden (210.40 billion Swedish Kronor [US$21.76 billion] of which 68% was Europe and Africa).

Sales Analysis. During the year ended September of 2018, sales at Associated British Foods plc were £15.57 billion (US$19.47 billion). This is a very small increase of 1.4% versus 2017, when the company's sales were £15.36 billion. This was the third consecutive year of growth at Associated British Foods plc. Sales of Agriculture saw an increase that was more than double the company's growth rate: sales were up 12.3% in 2018, from £1.20 billion to £1.35 billion. Associated British Foods plc also saw significant increases in sales in Retail (up 6.0% to £7.48 billion) . Not all segments of Associated British Foods plc experienced an increase in sales in 2018: sales of Sugar fell 14.5% to £1.86 billion. Associated British Foods plc also experienced decreases in sales in Grocery (down 0.4% to £3.42 billion) and Ingredients (down 1.7% to £1.47 billion) .